Playtex Diaper Genie Elite – Top Reviews & Key Info

  • Price Range: $35 – $40
  • GooGooLove: ♥♥♥ (3/5)
  • Pros:
    • Foot pedal
    • Traps smell
    • Easy to change bags
  • Cons:
    • Must buy refill bags
    • Smell can creep out
    • Need to empty frequently
  • Extra Costs: Refills cost approx. $40 for a 6-pack

Most Helpful Reviews for Playtex Diaper Genie Elite.

  • 3.0 out of 5 stars(3/5) – The Diaper Genie in and of itself isn’t bad, but there’s nothing magical about it either. As a trash can for diapers, it’s OK, but I can only give it three stars for two reasons…. Simply buy 16 gallon tall kitchen bags and insert the top of the bag into the lip of a spent cartridge…. (read more and buy it at Amazon.com)
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars(5/5) – This product took into consideration the few criticisms of the diaper genie 2 and improved on it. It has a little pedal you step on to open the top lid, you put your diaper in and release. Truly one handed operation, minimal smell because of the way the internal clasp seals the bag when you step on the pedal, and you never touch the inside bag….  You do still have to buy their refills…. (read more and buy it at Amazon.com)
  • 2.0 out of 5 stars(2/5) – I got one of these, and while it works ok – I prefer the diaper champ. I prefer it so much, I want to lurk in the baby aisle around these, and ambush prospective buyers and tell them NOT to buy it; and instead to spend the money on the diaper champ.Cons…. (read more and buy it at Target.com)
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars(5/5) – I didn’t even want to get a special diaper disposal can at first and now I am so glad I did! The foot pedal is great and you never need to touch it with your hands as you drop in a diaper…. (read more and buy it at BuyBuyBaby.com)
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars(5/5) – I love this new diaper genie setup. I had the old twist system with my first daughter and never really got it to work right. This one I recieved for my son last year and it works great….  Over the past several months I’ve seen the refill prices go up and up so I started using kitchen size trash bags in it and they work great…. (read more and buy it at Babiesrus.com)
  • 1.0 out of 5 stars(1/5) – … Every time you open it to add a new diaper the smell is so overwhelming that it lingers in the room for a LONG time. This after just a half day of use. Also, it doesn’t hold very many diapers…. Finally, changing the bag is a totally MANUAL proposition…. (read more and buy it at Diapers.com)

Gear in Action

  • See a video review here.

What the Makers Say

  • Patent pending double-locked pail design and multi-layer refill helps seal in odor and germs
  • Antimicrobial protection inhibits odor-causing bacteria
  • Diapers only touch refill film, not the pail, so no messy residue is left behind
  • Foot pedal allows for easy, hands-free opening
  • Ergonomic, no need to bend down
  • (read more on PlaytexBaby.com)

Any Safety Recalls :( ?

  • Not that we’ve heard.  For the most up-to-date information, search the Consumer Products Safety Division’s website here.

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